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What is the primary hormone responsible for determining fat storage, according to the notes on insulin resistance?
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Insulin is the primary hormone responsible for determining fat storage, not calorie intake.
How does prioritizing meals during daylight benefit insulin levels?
Prioritizing meals during daylight aligns with the body's natural insulin rhythms, potentially improving insulin sensitivity and reducing insulin spikes.
Why is it suggested to avoid eating after dark for insulin management?
Avoiding eating after dark is suggested because meal timing that aligns with natural light improves insulin sensitivity and prevents elevated insulin levels the following day.
How do carbohydrates, proteins, and fats compare in their effect on insulin spikes?
Carbohydrates cause the highest insulin spikes, proteins cause moderate insulin spikes, and fats cause minimal insulin spikes.
Why might MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) be beneficial in a high-calorie diet?
Adding MCT can aid in weight loss during a high-calorie diet as it boosts metabolism and promotes energy usage over fat storage in a low insulin state.
What is diabulimia and why is it dangerous for Type I diabetics?
Diabulimia occurs when Type I diabetics manipulate insulin to avoid fat storage, which is dangerous as it leads to starvation and ketoacidosis.
What is the ideal time to measure glucose and ketone levels for managing insulin resistance?
Glucose and ketone levels should be measured first thing in the morning for the most accurate assessment of insulin levels.
How does the body's handling of fat storage change with insulin resistance?
With insulin resistance, the body's rules for fat storage change, making fat gain effortless and traditional fat loss methods ineffective.
Why is meal timing important in managing insulin levels?
Meal timing affects insulin production; eating during daylight aligns with natural insulin patterns and avoids next-day insulin spikes associated with late-night eating.
How does the Dr. Baas ratio help in measuring insulin levels indirectly?
The Dr. Baas ratio uses glucose and ketone levels as a proxy for insulin, calculated by dividing glucose by ketones, with a lower ratio indicating lower insulin levels.
What dietary approach does the text recommend for reversing insulin resistance?
The text recommends a high-fat diet in a low insulin state to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss, and keeping carbohydrate intake under 20 grams per day.
What role does the morning cortisol spike play in insulin management?
The morning cortisol spike naturally increases glucose and insulin levels, which is why meal timing with this pattern might improve insulin management.
What is the suggested carbohydrate intake per day to manage insulin resistance effectively?
The suggested carbohydrate intake to effectively manage insulin resistance is under 20 grams per day.
What is the relationship between insulin and energy storage in fat cells?
When insulin is elevated during food intake, it prompts the storage of energy primarily in fat cells.
What is the benefit of a high-fat diet in a low-insulin state?
A high-fat diet in a low-insulin state boosts the metabolism, favoring energy usage over fat storage, aiding in weight management.
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